Physical Therapist Assistant - Mays Landing, NJ
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Mays Landing and Buena, New Jersey, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living communities through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. Working with a supervising Physical Therapist, the PTA carries out individualized treatment plans and helps patients rebuild strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role offers one-on-one patient care within a supportive, clinician-operated practice. PTAs collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. Built-in mentorship and opportunities to grow clinical skills, caseload, and career are available. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways; benefits eligibility varies by role and, for part-time positions, minimum-hours requirements. Compensation is based on experience and employment type. The standard base pay range in New Jersey is $24.04–$45.00 per hour, with opportunities to earn more.
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state or states of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly; performing CPR; providing moderate to maximum assistance with transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone; standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking; repetitive upper-extremity movements; driving to care locations; and wearing PPE when required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients during therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system according to clinical documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, their powers of attorney, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and community-based care, including driving to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Work collaboratively with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education access
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content
- Supportive, clinician-driven culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
